Jim Chatas's guest appearances

Jim Chatas

Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast

Jack Roush

John Clor

Lee Iacocca

Jason Swenk

James Thompson

Bob Mueller

Jason Engel

Chris Ingrassia

Mustang Restorations

David Stewart

Jo Daddy

Mike Rey

Tom Scarpello

Lindsey Curcio

Chris Hince

OwlTail

Motor City Grind Jim ChatasMotorcitygrind17 on InstagramMotorcitygrind on FacebookWe specialize in the restoration of 1965-1970 mustangs. From nut and bolt restorations to upgrading your pony car.From stock restorations to supercharged coyotes. We have done it all!We work with clients all over the country and worldwide. Communication is key to a successful build. We go out of our way to inform our clients of the progress with their cars.Don't own a mustang? Not to worry, we have several fastback project cars ready for a restoration. We will build to your spec.We intentionally have a small team. It's important for us to develop relationships with our clients.At Motorcity Grind their brand is very important to them.. That's good for the company but especially good for clients. They are putting their name on it so it has to be about value and quality.Cover Art Credit: Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast (social media)The Facebook GroupTheMustangPodcast.com/facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328Instagram@mustangpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustangwww.TheMustangPodcast.com/repairSponsored by: National Parts Depotwww.npdlink.comWith 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast!Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time! ~Doug Sandler

Motor City Grind Jim Chatas Motorcitygrind17 on InstagramMotorcitygrind on FacebookWe specialize in the restoration of 1965-1970 mustangs. From nut and bolt restorations to upgrading your pony car.From stock restorations to supercharged coyotes. We have done it all!We work with clients all over the country and worldwide. Communication is key to a successful build. We go out of our way to inform our clients of the progress with their cars.Don't own a mustang? Not to worry, we have several fastback project cars ready for a restoration. We will build to your spec.We intentionally have a small team. It's important for us to develop relationships with our clients.At Motorcity Grind their brand is very important to them.. That's good for the company but especially good for clients. They are putting their name on it so it has to be about value and quality. Cover Art Credit: Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast (social media) The Facebook Group<a href="http://themustangpodcast.com/facebook" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328</a> Instagram@mustangpodcast<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/</a> An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang<a href="http://www.themustangpodcast.com/repair" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair</a> Sponsored by: National Parts Depot<a href="http://www.npdlink.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.npdlink.com</a>With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time! ~Doug Sandler

Hustle and Grind Jim Chatas Interview

Jimmy Dinsmore

Mustang Marie

The lineup includes:Jim ChatasThe owner of motor city grind Jim Chatas know his Mustang stuff when it comes to restoration, repair or complete rebuild he is ready to go. All about the service, excited to have Jim Chatas on the panel today. Motor City Grind Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/?hl=en Mustang MarieOur busiest person on the panel today is Mustang Marie Having spent the majority of her professional career in the auto industry today’s guest is known to her admirers (and she has many over 20,000 on social media) Her day to day gig as Senior Social Publisher at GTB, she leads all Mustang-related content strategy on the Mustang Facebook page, Mustang Twitter page, Ford Instagram and Ford YouTube channels.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustang.marie/?hl=en Mike ReyMike Rey is the National Director of Marketing and Sales for Ford’s Treasured Collectibles Official Archives Collection. Mike is also President of Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan (MOCSEM)To his credit he was on the launch team with Ford for the 2015 Mustang and GT350 John ClorVeteran journalist John Clor has owned, raced, worked on and written about Fords and Mustangs for 45 years. After a 15-year career at The Detroit News, Clor shifted to automotive journalism with stints at AutoWeek and later Edmunds.com. He joined the Ford Special Vehicle Team in 1995 and spent the better part of the next decade working on SVT Communications, PR and Marketing. Since 2007 he’s been directing a club outreach program born at Ford Racing that is now known as Ford Performance Club Connect. John also hosts a show called “Cars In Context” that has evolved from local cable access to YouTube, and is the proud owner of two ’70s era Mustangs, including one that he calls "a long-term project."  The Mustang DynastyJimmy DinsmoreMustang expert, author and auto enthusiast Jimmy Dinsmore built a friendship with legendary designer and Ford employee Gale Halderman, the story is explained in detail in Jimmy Dinsmore’s book, Mustang By Design.  Show info:Have an idea for the show or think you'd make a great guest, send an email to the host:doug@turnkeypodcast.comGet our episodes in your inbox follow the link in the show notes: www.TheMustangPodcast.comIf you are a buyer looking for a dream car or a seller that has a classic pony for sale head over to www.TheMustangPodcast.com/marketplace and share your dream, we will match buyers and sellers.Thanks for listening, keep it safe, keep in rollin’ and keep it on the road! Until next time. 

The lineup includes:Jim ChatasThe owner of motor city grind Jim Chatas know his Mustang stuff when it comes to restoration, repair or complete rebuild he is ready to go. All about the service, excited to have Jim Chatas on the panel today. Motor City Grind Instagram page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/?hl=en</a> Mustang MarieOur busiest person on the panel today is Mustang Marie Having spent the majority of her professional career in the auto industry today’s guest is known to her admirers (and she has many over 20,000 on social media) Her day to day gig as Senior Social Publisher at GTB, she leads all Mustang-related content strategy on the Mustang Facebook page, Mustang Twitter page, Ford Instagram and Ford YouTube channels.  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mustang.marie/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mustang.marie/?hl=en</a> Mike ReyMike Rey is the National Director of Marketing and Sales for Ford’s Treasured Collectibles Official Archives Collection. Mike is also President of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mustang-owners-club-of-southeastern-michigan-mocsem-?trk=public_profile_experience-group-header" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan (MOCSEM)</a>To his credit he was on the launch team with Ford for the 2015 Mustang and GT350 John ClorVeteran journalist John Clor has owned, raced, worked on and written about Fords and Mustangs for 45 years. After a 15-year career at The Detroit News, Clor shifted to automotive journalism with stints at AutoWeek and later <a href="http://Edmunds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmunds.com</a>. He joined the Ford Special Vehicle Team in 1995 and spent the better part of the next decade working on SVT Communications, PR and Marketing. Since 2007 he’s been directing a club outreach program born at Ford Racing that is now known as Ford Performance Club Connect. John also hosts a show called “Cars In Context” that has evolved from local cable access to YouTube, and is the proud owner of two ’70s era Mustangs, including one that he calls "a long-term project." <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Dynasty-dynasty-John-Clor/dp/1932855807" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Mustang Dynasty</a>Jimmy DinsmoreMustang expert, author and auto enthusiast Jimmy Dinsmore built a friendship with legendary designer and Ford employee Gale Halderman, the story is explained in detail in Jimmy Dinsmore’s book,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Design-Halderman-Creation-Iconic/dp/1613254075/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=mustang+by+design&amp;qid=1585932718&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mustang By Design. </a> Show info:Have an idea for the show or think you'd make a great guest, send an email to the host:doug@turnkeypodcast.comGet our episodes in your inbox follow the link in the show notes:<a href="http://www.themustangpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.TheMustangPodcast.com</a>If you are a buyer looking for a dream car or a seller that has a classic pony for sale head over to<a href="http://www.themustangpodcast.com/marketplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.TheMustangPodcast.com/marketplace</a> and share your dream, we will match buyers and sellers.Thanks for listening, keep it safe, keep in rollin’ and keep it on the road! Until next time.

Powerhouse Mustang Lineup  John Clor, Mike Rey, Jimmy Dinsmore, Mustang Marie and Jim Chatas

Questions I ask Jim during our interview:Take me through the early stages of Mustang Restoration -- you have a meeting with a new customer before they decide -- what does that process look like.Tell me when you realized your passion would be your business? What did you do before Motorcity Grind?Share some symptoms telling a classic pony owner that it is time to restore?Who is on your team?How do you juggle many projects at one time? Do you own an early year Mustang?yesWhat do you do for a living and is it related to classic cars or Mustangs?I retired from architecture and opened a restoration shop that specializes in restoring 1965-1970 mustangs. The business has really taken off over the last three years. I have been building mustangs since 1991. I turned my passion into my business. I love going to the shop every day and working or meeting clients.Is there anything specific you would like to share on the show? I’d like to promote my company Motorcity Grind. It’s my restoration shop. We specialize in 65-70 mustangs.If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?I have several Fastbacks but no names!How long have you owned your classic ride?I have owned my supercharged coyote Shelby Clone for about 6 years. My 68 Fastback for about 1.5 years. I have a lot of S code Fastback project cars. I sold a very original patina 65 Fastback. Loved that car...If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?Personally I do most of the assembly. My team does the bodywork and paint. I’m very involved in the day to day. Before the shop I had a friend who painted for me and I would build a car every one or two years. I have built engines and have done a lot of upholstery work as well.Do you work on your classic cars yourself or do you have a mechanic or shop do the work? Explain pleaseI buy a lot of project cars and mix them in between the client cars. The project cars are stored in the shopping containers and we restore them. When they come out of the paint booth we list them for sale and they usually sell within a few weeks. I’m very fortunate to have a shop with a small team. I love building these cars! I’m not your typical business owner. Im driven by accomplishing rather than profit.What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?For my 68 Fastback, I will be adding street or track’s front suspension kit. I found a nice 68 console that I want to put in it. That car has a built 351w and a T5. Rack and pinion steering and disc brakes up front. Great car.If you are on social media, please share your social media names/handles so we can tag you when promoting your episode. Instagram @motorcitygrind17 https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/Facebook - Motorcity Grind https://www.facebook.com/motorcitygrind17/ Have an idea for the show or think you'd make a great guest, send an email to the host:doug@turnkeypodcast.comThanks for listening, keep it safe, keep in rollin’ and keep it on the road! Until next time.

Questions I ask Jim during our interview:Take me through the early stages of Mustang Restoration -- you have a meeting with a new customer before they decide -- what does that process look like.Tell me when you realized your passion would be your business? What did you do before Motorcity Grind?Share some symptoms telling a classic pony owner that it is time to restore?Who is on your team?How do you juggle many projects at one time? Do you own an early year Mustang?yesWhat do you do for a living and is it related to classic cars or Mustangs?I retired from architecture and opened a restoration shop that specializes in restoring 1965-1970 mustangs. The business has really taken off over the last three years. I have been building mustangs since 1991. I turned my passion into my business. I love going to the shop every day and working or meeting clients.Is there anything specific you would like to share on the show? I’d like to promote my company Motorcity Grind. It’s my restoration shop. We specialize in 65-70 mustangs.If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?I have several Fastbacks but no names!How long have you owned your classic ride?I have owned my supercharged coyote Shelby Clone for about 6 years. My 68 Fastback for about 1.5 years. I have a lot of S code Fastback project cars. I sold a very original patina 65 Fastback. Loved that car...If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?Personally I do most of the assembly. My team does the bodywork and paint. I’m very involved in the day to day. Before the shop I had a friend who painted for me and I would build a car every one or two years. I have built engines and have done a lot of upholstery work as well.Do you work on your classic cars yourself or do you have a mechanic or shop do the work? Explain pleaseI buy a lot of project cars and mix them in between the client cars. The project cars are stored in the shopping containers and we restore them. When they come out of the paint booth we list them for sale and they usually sell within a few weeks. I’m very fortunate to have a shop with a small team. I love building these cars! I’m not your typical business owner. Im driven by accomplishing rather than profit.What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?For my 68 Fastback, I will be adding street or track’s front suspension kit. I found a nice 68 console that I want to put in it. That car has a built 351w and a T5. Rack and pinion steering and disc brakes up front. Great car.If you are on social media, please share your social media names/handles so we can tag you when promoting your episode. Instagram @motorcitygrind17 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/</a>Facebook - Motorcity Grind <a href="https://www.facebook.com/motorcitygrind17/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/motorcitygrind17/</a> Have an idea for the show or think you'd make a great guest, send an email to the host:doug@turnkeypodcast.comThanks for listening, keep it safe, keep in rollin’ and keep it on the road! Until next time.

Motorcity Grind, What Makes for a Quality Restoration? Jim Chatas Interview